[rightazrain]

To clarify, I’ve not heard of it since modern records have been kept by the states. In other words, aren’t children born nowadays supposed to have their births recorded as a matter of law?

My mom had to prove her birth via old church/bible entry records.

[Dan(9698)]

...aren’t children born nowadays supposed to have their births recorded as a matter of law?

I would bet that is not the only law that is ignored by a lot of folks.